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100

Where did the Christmas Tree originate?

  • America
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa

Europe

100

What river did General Washington cross in 1776?

  • The Delaware River
  • The Hudson River
  • The Mississippi River
  • The Potomac River

The Delaware River

100

London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is traditionally given by which country?

  • Denmark
  • Norway
  • France
  • England

Norway

100

Meaning an over-decorated house, what movie is credited for inadvertently creating the once-popular slang “Griswold House”

  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
  • Home Alone
  • The Santa Claus
  • Elf

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

100

Which country can be credited with the creation of the Christmas beverage, eggnog?

  • England
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Germany

England

200

 In which century was the Christmas Tree first used?

  • 16th
  • 17th
  • 18th
  • 19th

16th

200

In 1939 what store introduced Rudolph, the 9th reindeer in their Christmas Displays?

  • Meier
  • Target
  • Montgomery Ward
  • Woolworths

Montgomery Ward

200

.  From which country does the poinsettia plant originate?

  • Guatemala
  • Mexico
  • Honduras
  • Belize

Mexico

200

In what city did the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street take place?

  • New York City
  • Chicago
  • Philadelphia
  • Washington, DC

New York City

200

In the 2003 Christmas comedy Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

  • The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
  • Treat every day like Christmas
  • Elves must not be on the naughty list
  • Don’t feed the reindeer

Treat every day like Christmas

300

Which is not a type of Christmas Tree?

  • Douglas Fir
  • Noble Fir
  • Scots Pine
  • Lodge Pole Pine

Lodge Pole Pine

300

What James Bond movie premiered in 1964?

  • Goldfinger
  • Casino Royale
  • You Only Live Twice
  • Dr No

Goldfinger

300

When does the Russian Orthodox Church Celebrate Christmas?

  • December 25th
  • February 1st
  • January 7th
  • December 31st

January 7th

300

Once the fog rolls in, who does Jack, The Pumpkin King, place at the head of his reindeer so that he can see through the fog?

  • A lantern
  • A Jack’o’lantern
  • His dog, Zero
  • Headlights

His dog, Zero

300

In the 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life, what was the name of the town in which George Bailey lived?

  • Bedford Falls
  • Sioux Falls
  • Wichita Falls
  • Victoria Falls

Bedford Falls

400

From what were the first artificial Christmas Trees made?

  • Goose Feathers
  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Chicken Feathers

Goose Feathers

400

Which of these events did NOT take place on Christmas Day?

  • Hong Kong fell to the Japanese in WWII
  • Scrooge was visited by 4 ghosts
  • Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Empire

Scrooge was visited by 4 ghosts

400

  In the 13 days leading to Christmas, these Nordic Yule Lads run amok.  Children place their shoes by windows and receive chocolate coins, treats, or rotting potatoes depending if they are naughty or nice.  Which country celebrates this mischievous traditions?

  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Iceland

Iceland

400

This green character lives atop Mount Crumpet.  Who played me?

  • Tim Allen
  • Jim Carey
  • Will Ferrell
  • Jude Law

Jim Carey

400

What song did Bing Crosby release on Christmas day in 1941 during his radio show?

  • Silent Night
  • White Christmas
  • Mele Kalikimaka
  • Little Drummer Boy


White Christmas

500

When do most Europeans put up a Christmas Tree?

  • Weekend after Thanksgiving
  • Second week of November
  • Second week of December
  • On Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve

500

.  In What year did Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaim December 25th the official celebration for the birthday of Christ?

  • 300
  • 350
  • 400
  • 450

350

500

To which country does St. Nicholas originally belong?

  • Turkey
  • Iran
  • Italy
  • England

Turkey

500

What does Cindy Lou’s dad do for a living?

  • Postal Worker
  • Groundskeeper
  • School Janitor
  • Taxi Driver

Postal Worker

500

As a quirky new “tradition”, which country serves a festive KFC menu even though Christmas remains largely a novelty?

  • Japan
  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Korea

Japan

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